We are very excited to announce that we will be running a trip to Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatan from April 16th – 23rd, 2016! Join us for exotic marine life, beautiful bungalows that sit at the water’s edge and fantastic dining at this all inclusive resort. Below outlines what this fantastic trip has in store for you. By the time you finish reading this, you will already be thinking of booking your plane ticket from cold snowy weather to sun glistening water and palm trees swaying in the island breeze. Don’t miss the chance to make wonderful memories for you and your friends and family.
Anthonys Key Resort
The Resort that Nature Designed
Four decades ago, the creators of Anthony’s Key Resort envisioned a small, tropical hideaway that would allow adventurous travelers the opportunity to experience the beauty of Roatan and the Caribbean as nature intended. Today, the resort still retains an intimacy with its surroundings that are reminiscent of a peaceful island village. Charming, wooden bungalows dot the resort’s palm studded hillside and rim its shimmering lagoon. You can reach the tiny islet on a brief boat ride from the resort’s main grounds, where you’ll find more private bungalows and spectacular ocean vistas. While a favorite pastime among guests is lazing in bungalow hammocks, more active visitors can enjoy various watersports on the key’s small beach.
Back at the resort’s main grounds, a restaurant and bar are perched high on a hillside surrounded by towering coconut palms. There, more sweeping views and fiery sunsets are served up alongside delicious tropical fare. Just steps below at the waters edge are the photo, gift, and dive shops, where there is dockage for a fleet of state-of-the-art dive boats. A short walk from there takes visitors to the Roatan Museum and Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences, where guests can participate in educational programs and encounters with marine mammals. More inquisitive guests can join trained naturalists across the lagoon on Bailey’s Key to interact with playful dolphins and observe some of the island’s indigenous plants and animals along the key’s nature trail. Anthony’s Key Resort’s successful blend of nature, comfort and hospitality, continues to draw return visitors year after year in search of tranquility and adventure.
Roatan
Roatán is located in the Western Caribbean, approximately 35 miles north of mainland Honduras. Roatán is the largest and most developed of the Bay Islands with an area of 49 square miles. The other main islands are Guanaja and Utila. These islands form a 75-mile (120 km) crescent along with three smaller islands of Helene, Morat, and Barbareta and 65 tiny keys; 23 of which are found off of Roatán. Temperatures on Roatán hover between 77 and 88 ° F. The rainy period occurs between October and January. The warm crystal clear waters surrounding Roatán range from 78 to 84 ° F. The water visibility sits around 70 to 80 feet.
Rooms
There are different types of rooms at Anthony’s Key, whether it be Bungalows on the hill or at the water’s edge. We have chosen the Key Superior Rooms for your trip. Key Superior bungalows feature warm hardwood floors that invite your bare feet to walk and Honduran hardwood furnishings elegantly arranged throughout. These bungalows are air-conditioned, weather-sealed and fitted with high visibility glass windows for spectacular ocean vistas. Most key superior bungalows are situated in groups of two, three or four and share a covered deck, making them ideal to gather with family and friends. Two individual bungalows have a private porch, each inviting you to unwind in a cozy hammock at the end of the day! Access to the key is by island taxi boat, traveling back and forth in the lagoon, between the key and main island upon request.
| Room Amenities |
| · Air Conditioning |
· Ceiling Fan |
| · In-Room Safe |
· Wi-Fi |
| · Hot Showers |
· Hardwood Floors |
| · Hair Dryers |
· Alarm Clock |
| · Mini Refrigerator |
· Bath Amenities |
| · Shared Deck |
· 256 sq ft |
Diving
Perhaps no island in the Caribbean offers more distinctive or easily accessible dive sites than Roatan, with approximately 35 dive sites located from West Bay in the south to Man of War Cay. Anthony’s Key Resort is conveniently located in the middle and within a short boat ride of many of Roatan’s top dive sites. The island’s reefs and drop-offs are teeming with colorful marine life and are ideally suited for novices and experts alike. Surrounded by the longest barrier reef in the hemisphere, Roatan’s diving sites offer everything from hard-core wrecks and deep fissures to peaceful eel gardens and shallow terraces where countless macro photo opportunities abound. Coral grows thickly on walls that begin in crystalline waters as shallow as 20 feet below the surface and drop to the purple depths of the Caribbean. Squadrons of eagle ray, schools of brightly colored tropical fish, and the occasional meandering shark are just a few of the Roatan scuba sites that delight divers. Several large wrecks submerged near the resort, await exploration. With water temperatures averaging 80 degrees or warmer, gentle currents and visibility ranging from 50 to 100 feet, Roatan is a favorite among visitors who prefer their diving colorful, thrilling and unswerving.
Dive Shop
AKR is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive Resort. As a pioneer in the diving industry for more than 40 years, we are ranked as one of the top dive resorts in the world.
• Modern fleet of four Pro 48′ and seven Pro 42′ Custom Dive Boats
• Dive Equipment Rentals
• On-site Hyperbaric Chamber and Clinic
• Full-service Photo Shop
• PADI Continuing Educational Program
• Air-conditioned Classroom Facility
• Convenient dockside equipment storage, fresh-water showers and rinse tanks.
• Extensive Shore Diving in Lagoon or Front Porch Reef
• Dolphin Dive and Snorkel opportunities with the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences.
In addition to managing the dive operation, we offer a full array of dive and snorkel gear available for rental on a weekly or daily basis. You’ll have an ample stock of regulators, gauges, BC’s, wetsuits, and computers to choose from, so there is no need to reserve equipment in advance or pay extra baggage fees to the airlines by bringing your own. Tanks, weights and weight belts are included in all Dive Packages. The AKR Dive Shop is open from 7:30am until the last boat docks in the evening.
Dive Boats
As a diver AKR, you’ll appreciate the comfort and convenience of diving on our modern fleet of seven Pro 42′ and four Pro 48′ Custom Dive Boats. You and a small number of fellow divers will be whisked away to 35 varied sites located just 5 to 30 minutes away. Unrivaled in the Caribbean region, our fleet was designed with your comfort, safety and convenience in mind.
Shore Diving
f three boat dives daily and two scheduled weekly night boat dives don’t quench your dive thirst, AKR’s backyard lagoon and bay will. Particularly convenient for guests staying on our private islet, the dive shack on Anthony’s Key is staffed and equipped with air tanks for easy beach access to “Front Porch” reef, a vital area of the reef ecosystem often overlooked by recreational divers. Shore diving is available Monday thru Saturday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Among the varied seascape, you may observe eel, grouper and octopus as they descend to depths of 40 feet or more, as well as schools of blue tangs, parrotfish, angelfish and damselfish, sea fans, star coral and brain coral. In addition, a small plane wreck in the lagoon at 30 feet is an excellent training tool for students and novice divers.
Other Activities
Bailey’s Key Beach & Dolphin Excursion
Lie back in a lounge chair on a peaceful cozy beach or access great snorkeling on the key’s west side. Our Dolphin lagoon is also located on Bailey’s Key, where you can interact with these highly intelligent marine mammals. Fresh water showers, changing facilities and restrooms are conveniently located in the center of the key.
Kayaking
The waters inside the resort’s lagoon are calm most days of the year and kayaking is a great way to spend an afternoon after a day of diving or snorkeling. Explore the resort with a leisurely paddle in the lagoon or head over to Bailey’s Key for some time on a cozy beach.
- Kayaks are included in all our packages.
- Kayaks are available to our guests for use during day light hours.
- The equipment is located on Anthony’s Key, next to the taxi boat stand.
Fish ID Presentation
During our informative Fish ID Slide Show, you’ll learn about the tropical fish and coral formations found in the waters around us. Even if you are a novice snorkeler or diver, you will be able to recongnize colorful schools following this presentation. The slide show is included in all 7-night packages.
Island Fiesta Night
You’ll enjoy a fun night of dining, games and live entertainment during the “Island Fiesta” on the key! A limbo contest and hermit crab races make for great fun along with special performances by native Garifuna Dancers and a live local band. Happy Hour is from 5:00pm – 7:00pm and scrumptious BBQ buffet is served 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
- Day:Wednesdays
- Time:5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Place:Anthony’s Key Pavilion
Maya Key Private Island Retreat
Enjoy Snorkeling, Beach Relaxation & Shopping
One of the highlights of the week takes place on Mondays, when divers, snorkelers and landlubbers unite at Maya Key. You’ll arrive by boat following the second daily dive or morning snorkel trip and this beautiful private oasis yours to enjoy. Relax under a coconut canopy, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and tour the animal sanctuary. This beautiful key also offers two secluded beaches, excellent snorkeling from a scenic pier, a 70,000 gallon swimming pool, 5,000 square foot lounge deck and lush garden paths bursting with indigenous flora. Depart for your third dive from Maya Key or return to the resort at approximately 2:30pm.
Day: Mondays
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Horseback Riding on the Beach
Meander on horseback along a lazy stretch of beach in the town of Sandy Bay in Roatan, Honduras. Wave to the locals and you pass through the town and then gallop along the beach. The ride is ideal for first time rider or mature riders looking to get back in the saddle! While on the beach, you will have the opportunity to try a few trots, but is more about enjoying the scenery and being in the saddle. Join us for some amazing riding!
SPA
Open 8:00am – 8:00pm Daily
Enjoy muscle-soothing massages and be invigorated with other exquisite treatments and exceptional services at Ixora Spa. Our open-air treatment rooms offer an inviting atmosphere with sounds of ocean waves and soothing sea breeze flowing through three walls of louvered windows. Enjoy massages and wraps, miraculous facials, and the most luxurious of spa pedicures and manicures. Your skin and body be refreshed and revived after a day of diving!
Dining
With your trip, all meals are included. Select from several entrees at lunch and dinner in our main dining room, or enjoy sumptuous buffets featuring regional specialties. 
Everything is freshly made and the selection is remarkable! Our dining room perched on the hillside offers a spectacular view of the lagoon, Anthony’s Key and Bailey’s Key. The adjacent Sunset Deck is the perfect location for taking photos and mingling with friends before dinner or during happy hour. Three meals daily are included in our packages and are served buffet-style or by wait staff, depending on the menu. Beverages included: Coffee, Milk and Juices during breakfast; Coffee and Iced Tea during lunch and dinner. Sodas, fresh squeezed juices and alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the Frangipani Bar.
Dining Room
Breakfast 7:00am – 10:00am
Lunch 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Anthony’s Key Pavilion
5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday
Wednesday night is “Island Fiesta” night on the key! BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Fresh Red Snapper, Homemade Tortillas and Dessert make for a scrumptious dinner!
Getting to Roatan
We suggest using American Airline or United Airline to get to Roatan. Because we are still far out from the departure date, we cannot view exact flights. Here are some examples of the flights to give you an idea.
American Airlines
You will typically have 1 stop in Miami with a travel time of around 6:00am Boston Departure and arriving in Roatan around 12:30pm. You will be looking at an average right around $900-$1,000 for a round trip ticket. On the return flight you are looking at a 1:00pm departure time which will arrive back in Boston around 11:00pm.
United Airlines
You will typically have 1 stop in Houston Texas with a travel time around 6:00am Boston departure and arriving in Roatan around 12:30pm. These flights are about the same pricing as American Airlines of $900 to $1000. On the return flight you are looking at a 1:00pm departure time which will arrive back in Boston around 11:00pm.
Cost
Key Superior Rooms (2 Beds Per Room)
Diver $2,095 Non-Diver $1,695 Single Room Diver $2,295
Includes:
- 7 Nights Accommodations at Anthony’s Key Resort
- Full American Meal Plan 3-Meals Daily
- 6 Days of 3 single tank boat dives per day
- 2 single tank boat night dives per week
- Buoyancy Control Workshop
- Shore Diving during shop hours
- Air tanks, weights and weight belts
- Day excursion to Maya Key
- Island Fiesta Night on the Key
- Round trip airport transfers and airline ticket reconfirmation
- Welcome island cocktail and orientation
- Kayaking
- Entrance to Roatan Museum
- Dolphin Show Presentation
- Hotel Taxes
- Group Leader: Shaun Maguire
Does NOT Include:
- Personal Dive Equipment
- Gratuities
- Departure Tax $39 cash due upon departure
- Nitrox
- Beverages
- Trip Cancellation Insurance
- Dive Insurance
- Airfare
Payment Options & Details
- Pay a $500 deposit then pay the remaining balance 120 days before trip departure date OR Pay the full price at the time of registration
- No refunds on trip payments and deposits unless your spot is filled. Spot must be filled 120 days before trip departure date. If you have to cancel and you find someone else to fill your spot, a 6% credit card processing fee will be taken out of your refund. If paid by cash or check, no fee will apply.
- Trip & Dive Insurance is highly recommended.
How to Register:
Call us at 978.927.9551 or email us at dive@underseadivers.com to reserve your spot. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call or email us with any questions you may have.
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